Summary

  • France claim record score against Wales.

  • Fabien Galthie's team back up victory over Ireland to maintain Grand Slam hopes in Cardiff.

  • France score three early tries to take dominant lead before Rhys Carre responds for Wales to reduce the deficit.

  • Matthieu Jalibert scores bonus-point try just before half-time.

  • Julien Marchand and Theo Attissogbe - two - continue the French domination in the second half with further tries.

  • Charles Ollivon scores eighth French try before Mason Grady claims late consolation try for Wales.

  • But Welsh fans express their anger at state of the game in Wales before the smallest attendance for a Six Nations match in Cardiff.

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  • And have your say using the 'Send us your views' box below.

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Chris Kirwan

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    We are our own worst enemy, let's cut out the errors in the second half and see what we can do with ball in hand. Get Ellis Mee on the ball!

    Ben, Abergavenny

  2. Kick-off

    Wales 7-26 France

    Matthieu Jalibert gets the game back under way.

    Will Wales concede another half century? Can they fire a few shots in attack?

  3. HT: Wales 7-26 France

    Alun Wyn Jones
    Former Wales captain on BBC One

    We've seen some repeat sets from Wales, their set-pieces have been good.

    The easiest thing to do is think you have to change, but Wales just need to keep doing what they're doing.

  4. 'Bielle-Biarrey is absolutely on fire'

    HT: Wales 7-26 Wales

    Benjamin Kayser
    Former France hooker on BBC One

    Bielle-Biarrey is absolutely on fire, he seems unstoppable. He's fed a tremendous amount of ball for a winger.

    Wales' defence is too tight, there's way too much room for Bielle-Biarrey.

    France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey scores his sides second tryGetty Images

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    A future head coach?

    Just a thought, but listening to Sam Warburton at half time, why isn’t he coaching? He communicates so well.

    Pete, Truro

  6. 'Last try for France has knocked the wind out of Wales'

    HT: Wales 7-26 France

    James Hook
    Former Wales fly-half

    I think that last try for Jalibert has knocked the wind out of Wales

    Wales seemed to have weathered the storm after that initial start from France.

    There are sparks from Wales but they have still not got in France’s 22 enough. There has been some good variation of kicks, particularly from Dan Edwards.

  7. 'Heartbreaking, sad, a disgrace' - Wales fans react to state of game

    HT: Wales 7-26 France

    Fans reflect on state of game in Wales

  8. 'Spirited performance'

    HT: Wales 7-26 France

    Ian Gough
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

    It has been really hard for Wales to get in the game.

    But, there has been some real bright pieces of play.

    It’s not one-way traffic, its not like last week. It’s a spirited performance in a crazy crazy game where the ball is flying everywhere.

  9. France 'a nightmare to play against'

    HT: Wales 7-26 France

    Martin Johnson
    England's World Cup winning captain on BBC One

    Athletically France are superior, and they've got zero fear of throwing the pass.

    It's a nightmare to play against for Wales. They have to be so reactive.

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    Lots of green shoots in that half, mainly cutting out errors. Next week we need to train our second rows how to kick!

    Dan, London

    No forward should ever be kicking the ball from hand, end of. Shocking decision making form the lock.

    Rob, Manchester

    It's game over at halftime. France have a bonus point. Yet, it could have been so much worse and we're relieved. That's where we are now.

    Steffan, Llysdinam

  11. 'Brilliant' Dupont

    HT: Wales 7-26 France

    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC One

    Dupont has been brilliant once again. Great power, great step and the offload. He's always aware.

    Antoine DupontGetty Images

  12. HT: Wales 7-26 France

    Danny Care
    Former England scrum-half on BBC One

    Steve Tandy is not happy and you can see why. He'd probably have taken 19-7 at half-time, however now it's a completely different team talk.

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    What did you make of that first half? Have your say!

  14. Half-time: Wales 7-26 France

    France are well on their way to 10 points from a possible 10.

    It's been a mixed bag from Wales and Steve Tandy was livid with that fourth try on the stroke of half-time.

    Can they limit the damage in the second half? Can they land a few more blows?

  15. 'Simple try'

    Wales 7-26 France

    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC One

    You don't want a second-row kicking the ball through. He might see the space but he has to take the tackle and hopefully the scrum-half or outside-half see it.

    That was a simple try for France.

  16. converted try

    Converted try: Wales 7-26 France

    Jalibert try, Ramos con

    Matt spoke too soon...

    A remarkable howler by lock Adam Beard, who fluffs an attempted kick.

    The ball is pounced upon by fly-half Matthieu Jalibert who races over.

    The conversion was simple for Ramos.

    France on their way to a five-pointer.

  17. Wales 7-19 France

    Matt Lloyd
    BBC Sport at Principality Stadium

    Wales will be desperate to get into the changing room with this scoreline because it was looking like it could get out of hand after 15 minutes.

  18. Wales 7-19 France

    Another escape for Wales.

    Dupont bursts into the 22 from line-out ball - giving back-row Aaron Wainwright a hefty hand-off in the process - and offloads for centre Emilien Gailleton.

    He spins out of a tackle but then loses the ball five metres out.

  19. Wales 7-19 France

    A Wales attack is ended by a penalty for holding on - good defence by France.

    This game has similarities with the Argentina fixture in the autumn opener; Wales are hanging in there but their opponents possess serious attacking talent.

    Can France get their bonus before the break?

  20. Wales 7-19 France

    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales fly-half on BBC One

    Wainwright did well to get back, he didn't know it was offside.

    The Wales coaches have to say that the box kicks aren't working, they need to kick it deep and make the French forwards work a bit.